WHEN #BLACKTWITTER ATTACKS
Much like the public protest of the Civil Rights Era, Black Twitter can be a rallying force that can shut down Juror B37’s proposed book deal in a matter of hours or initiate the career suicide of suspected racists (we see you, #PaulaDeen). But for all its potential for good, Black Twitter has a tendency for having no chill whatsoever. When footage of the #Sharkeisha assault or #MyGirlfriendNotAllowedTo becomes the butt of a “joke” it reflects the true dangers of Black Twitter, where violent behavior is not only condoned but promoted for the sake of being a trending topic. This panel will discuss the dark side of Black Twitter and the social responsibility of its members.
Presenters
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Anslem Rocque
Managing Editor
Moguldom Media Group
David Dennis
Consultant
Moguldom Media Group
Jamilah Lemieux
Consultant
Ebony
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Janee Bolden
Consultant
Bossip
Janeé Bolden is the Senior Editor of popular entertainment and culture website Bossip.com. A graduate of NYU’s prestigious Creative Writing Program, Janeé holds an MFA in Fiction Writing. Before joining the Bossip.com staff, Janeé served as a contributing writer for XXL Magazine, The Source and Vibe.com.